Texas Dirt Cocktail

Coffee and Tequila

Coffee and Tequila will appeal to late-night party-goers, as well as those looking for an afternoon pick-me-up drink. Our Texas Dirt Cocktail made with coffee, tequila, dark coffee liquor (optional) with a light drizzle of heavy cream, gold simple syrup, and served cold is sure to please. Additionally, you will need crushed brownie brittle to line the glass rim.

Brief History of Tequila

Tequila was North America’s First Distilled Drink

Jalisco is a state in west-central Mexico, known as the birthplace of mariachi music and tequila. Its capital city is Guadalajara. Jalisco was invaded by Spaniards shortly after the Spanish explorers began to arrive in 1521. In 1810 a priest named Miguel Hidalgo began a movement for independence from Spain. Eventually winning its independence from Spain the region grew throughout the 17th and 18th centuries with Guadalajara becoming an agricultural leader producing many crops, livestock, and pork.

The blue agave plant is native to the region and during the Spaniard reign, the blue agave was fermented then distilled by the Spaniards. Eventually, the hard liquor named Tequila was developed from the distillation process and the drink was an instant hit with the introduction of the railroad for shipping. The town of Tequila in the state of Jalisco is said to be the birthplace of the drink ‘tequila’.

Tequila rose in popularity in the United States during World War 2 when spirits from Europe became hard to get.

It is now the most popular liquor in the US and Mexico. Tequila is currently becoming more popular on a global scale and investors are taking notice. Tequila is said to be cooler than other liquors and its complexity paired with the broad range of tequilas makes it the drink of choice for many. Tequila is also said not to raise blood sugar levels.

5 Best Tequila’s to Try

Coffee and Tequila are a popular combination however, one should be careful as caffeine can mask the effects of alcohol. Some of our picks for best Tequila are:

• el Jimador double distilled and made from 100% blue Weber agave – $ least expensive
• Corralejo Triple distilled Reposado Tequila 100% blue agave – $+ less expensive
• Herradura Reposado Tequila, 100% agave, matured in white oak barrels – $$ medium priced
• Codigo 1530 Reposado Tequila, 100% blue Weber agave rested in oak barrels- $$$ more expensive
• Roca Patrón Reposado made from 100% blue Weber agave and rested in white oak barrels – $$$ + expensive